This poem discusses the struggle for democracy and equality. It states that democracy will not come through compromise or fear, but only when people stand up for their rights to own land and have freedom, just as others do. The poem expresses impatience with waiting for equality, saying one cannot live on promises of a better tomorrow after death, and that freedom must be planted through addressing needs of the present.

1. Democracy
- Langston Hughes

2. • Democracy will not come…..
………. Today, this year
Nor ever.

3. Through
Compromise
and
FEAR

4. I have as much right
As the other fellow has
To stand
On my two feet
And own the land.

5. I tire so of hearing people say,
Let things take their
course.
Tomorrow is another day.

6. when I’m dead.

7. I cannot live on tomorrow's bread.

8. Freedom Is a strong seed.

9. Planted,
In a great need.

10. I live here, too.
I want freedom
Just as you.